Pitching in the Real World

Categories: Genre | Networking | Pitching | Query letter

Alana White, Holly McClure, Jason Yarn, Jill Marr, and Paula Munier offer practical guidance on pitching books in real world settings. They discuss how to keep pitches focused, choose the right genre, understand why queries are rejected, and prepare manuscripts that are ready for professional review.

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